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Parenting can feel overwhelming

Parenting can be hard. Sometimes, in the heat of a moment, you might say things you don’t really mean and notice familiar patterns showing up in your own parenting, even when you don’t want them to.

It can feel exhausting, confusing, and at times lonely. You might wonder if you’re doing it “right,” or feel like you should have all the answers. You’re not alone. Having support can help you reconnect with both yourself and your child, so that parenting feels a little less heavy and a little more manageable.

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Parent & Carer Courses

Understanding behaviour and connection

As your child grows, it can feel like navigating a whole new chapter and parenting doesn’t come with an instruction guide. Things that worked before may no longer feel effective, and you might notice a sense of distance or a loss of connection that wasn’t there before.

Traditional parenting approaches don’t always fit every child, especially if they are neurodivergent or have experienced trauma. Children need support that meets them where they are and how they process the world. When your own needs are understood and supported, it can help you respond in ways that also help your child feel seen, understood, and supported, strengthening your connection and helping both of you grow.

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Reconnecting as a family

This is a space to gently explore your parenting and the patterns that show up. Together, we can notice how your child’s behaviour communicates something important, and reflect on your responses, what shapes them, and how they show up in family life.

It’s also a space to notice the parts of you that need to be seen and understood, so you can respond in ways that feel more real to you, helping you reconnect and communicate more deeply as a family.

Who this is for

These sessions are for parents and carers who:

  • Want to understand their child’s behaviour and needs more deeply
  • Are parenting children who’ve experienced trauma, are adopted, or in foster care
  • Feel guilt, exhaustion, or self-doubt in parenting
  • Want to reconnect and communicate more meaningfully as a family
  • Want support to parent in a way that honours their child’s individuality, needs, and identity
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Your next step

Sessions last 60 minutes, cost £90 and are typically booked weekly. This is a space to explore, reflect, and be supported at a pace that feels right for you and your family. You don’t need to have all the answers. Reach out when you’re ready, and we can take it one step at a time.

Get in touch to explore what support might look like for you.

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FAQs

1. What if I don’t know where to start?
You don’t need to arrive with a clear story or a list of things to talk about. Many people begin therapy simply knowing something feels heavy or out of place. We can start wherever feels manageable — even if that’s just noticing how you’re feeling in the moment.
2. Do I have to talk straight away?
Not at all. Therapy doesn’t require you to open up before you feel ready. We move at a pace that feels right for you and your nervous system. Sometimes the first sessions are simply about getting used to the space, settling in, and finding your footing.
3. What if I find it hard to put things into words?
Words aren’t always easy to find, especially when emotions feel big or tangled. We can use other ways of exploring your inner world — visuals, objects, creative tools, or simply noticing what’s happening in your body. There’s no “right” way to express yourself here.
4. What if I get emotional in a session?
Emotions are welcome. Therapy is a space where feelings can show up safely, and we take things gently. You won’t be rushed or pushed to go further than feels okay. We can pause, slow down, or ground together whenever you need.
5. I’ve tried therapy before and it didn’t help — does that matter?
It’s completely okay if past therapy felt difficult or didn’t feel like the right fit. Every therapeutic relationship is different. We’ll take time to understand what you need now, what felt hard before, and how to shape the space so it feels safer and more supportive for you.
6. How long will therapy take?
There’s no set timeline. Some people come for a short period to explore something specific; others stay longer as they make sense of deeper patterns. We check in regularly so the work continues to feel meaningful and manageable for you.
7. Do I need to talk about my past straight away?
No. We don’t go anywhere before you feel ready. Sometimes we begin with what’s happening in the present, and the past becomes clearer over time. You choose what feels safe to explore and when.
8. Can therapy help if I feel disconnected from myself?
Yes. Much of the work involves gently noticing what’s happening inside — your emotions, patterns, and protective parts — so you can reconnect with the version of yourself that’s been there all along.
9. Do you work with neurodivergent clients?
Yes. I support neurodivergent adults, young people, and families. We shape the work around how you naturally process the world, and we adapt the space so it feels accessible, steady, and supportive.